Pubdate: Sat, 06 Jun 2009 Source: Toronto Star (CN ON) Copyright: 2009 The Toronto Star Contact: http://www.thestar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n000/a128.html Author: Barry Ruhl CLEAR-HEADED THINKING ON 'WAR ON DRUGS' Re: Legalizing and regulating drug use, Opinion June 3 David Bratzer and his colleagues in the law enforcement field are to be commended for their stand against drug prohibition. Unfortunately, our political parties lack the courage to address this issue. It's time to take a serious look at the legalization of soft drugs (such as marijuana). The economic gains realized from the sale of "legalized" marijuana will add to those derived from the sale of other legal drugs such as alcohol. Barry Ruhl, Southampton - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake